Bursar at Olabisi Onabanjo University

Olabisi Onabanjo University (formerly Ogun State University) was established as a multi-campus institution in 1982 by the Ogun State Government as an autonomous public Institution with the sole purpose of providing higher education in the Humanities, Sciences, Technology and Medicine and encouraging the advancement of learning in all major spheres of human endeavour. In its thirty-five years of existence, the University has impacted positively on the society and continues to pursue its vision of being a world-class University in the 21st century with prominence in the areas of teaching, learning, research and linkages with local and international educational institutions.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ogun

The Job

• The Bursar shall be a full-time officer and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for the post of Bursar, Olabisi Onabanjo University should possess:

• A good honours degree in Accounting or related discipline from reputable institution not below Second Class Lower Division with NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption/Exclusion; and
• Full membership of ACCA, ACA, ACMA or CPA with ten (10) years Post-professional qualification/cognate experience in a university or comparable institution
• Relevant Higher Degree or Postgraduate professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must have attained the rank of Deputy Bursar or its equivalent in a University or related institution.
• Candidates that are over sixty (60) years as at the date of this publication need not apply.

Tenure

• The appointment is for a term of five (5) years, renewable for one year subject to satisfactory performance as may be determined by the Governing Council of Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Remuneration
The person appointed shall be placed on consolidated salary and shall enjoy other conditions of service applicable to the position of a Principal Officer of the University.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) providing information on the following:

• Full Name (Surname first);
• Place and Date of Birth;
• Nationality (if Nigerian, indicate State of Origin);
• Marital Status;
• Number and Ages of Children;
• Permanent Home Address;
• Academic Qualifications (indicating Class of Degree: Copies of Certificate to be enclosed);
• Professional Qualifications (copies of Certificates to be enclosed);
• Post graduation/professional qualification experience;
• Current Employment and Salary;
• Names and addresses of Three (3) Referees, who should write to attest to the Candidate’s standing and abilities, professionally, managerially, as well as morals, characters and integrity.
• Contact Address (including Telephone Nos. and e-mail address)
• Date of availability for duty (if appointed).

All Applications with supporting documents are to be submitted under confidential cover, with the envelope marked "Post of University Bursar" sealed and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Olabisi Onabanjo University,
P.M.B. 2002,
Ago-Iwoye,
Ogun State.

Note: Candidates should request their referees to forward their reports directly to the address above.